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SC59 MDY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,649 mi
Last recorded29,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 MDY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 29,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 26,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAM SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 22,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 19,330 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 19,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle fractured at both coil spring holder's (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 18,237 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 18,237 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,486 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 17,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,155 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 11,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front disc pitted on the inside

Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 6,616 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SC59 MDY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC59 MDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC59 MDY registered?

SC59 MDY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is SC59 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 MDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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